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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — After coastal earthquake or sudden sea retreat exposing seabed — a tsunami may follow within minutes.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Waterline suddenly far out, loud ocean roar, felt strong coastal quake.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Official warning or locals shouting tsunami.
Scene hazards: Incoming wave wall, Debris, Aftershocks
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Drop everything. Run perpendicular to beach uphill.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shout tsunami warning to everyone in earshot.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Climb at least 30 m elevation or 2 km inland if flat — higher is better.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay away from river mouths — tsunami travels up rivers.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 from high ground — report location and people missing from beach.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Follow official all-clear before descending.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Coastal rescue continues hours after first wave.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Injured on evacuation route — flag passing rescue vehicles.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT go to beach to look at exposed seabed.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume one wave only — surges repeat for hours.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Wait for SMS alert before leaving beach after earthquake
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Natural signs mean evacuate immediately — waves can arrive in minutes.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Caught on beach filming receding water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Tsunami can arrive before official warning systems activate.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Receding sea exposes fish and seabed — classic natural sign.